Remote code execution in Firefox for Android
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-25747 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Firefox for Android Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones |
| Vendor | Mozilla |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU72629
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25747
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in libaudio. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsFirefox for Android: 100.1.0 - 110.0.1
External linkshttp://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2023-08/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
